Did you know..? A passenger rolling stock perspective
18 October 2018
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By Ashley Goddard, Senior Statistical Analyst.
Infrastructure and vehicle safety
ORR’s statement on driver only operation
Content archived on 19 July 2021
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An ORR spokesperson said: "Trains with doors operated by drivers (known in the industry as ‘Driver Only Operation’) have been in operation in Great Britain for more than 30 years. ORR has scrutinised this approach, and our inspectors are satisfied that with suitable equipment, proper procedures and competent staff in place, it is a safe method of working."
The European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS)
14 January 2014
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The European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) is a European train control system that will be introduced onto the GB rail network over the next 30 years.
Rail/road interface sites
14 January 2014
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Our role is to monitor progress by infrastructure controllers, working with the local highway authorities completing detailed risk assessments and any necessary improvements to further reduce incursion risk at vulnerable sites.
Mark 1 rolling stock
14 January 2014
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Information on Mark 1 rolling, their issues and current use.
Signals passed at danger
14 January 2014
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Information related to signals passed at danger and what we do about them.
Railway infrastructure and vehicle safety
13 January 2014
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ORR has powers of investigation and enforcement to ensure that railway operators are controlling risks posed by infrastructure and railway vehicles.